Beaumont Heritage Society hosts Happy Hour

Jake Daniel, Beaumont Enterprise

By Jake Daniels

Published 8:46 pm, Thursday, August 14, 2014

People arrive for Thursday night's Happy Hour event at the Fire Museum of Texas. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
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People arrive for Thursday night's Happy Hour event at the Fire...

The early crowd signs up for Thursday night's Happy Hour event at the Fire Museum of Texas. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

The early crowd signs up for Thursday night's Happy Hour event at...

Comeka, left, and Jeff Earl look through the Fire Museum of Texas during Thursday night's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

Comeka, left, and Jeff Earl look through the Fire Museum of Texas...

The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event,...

The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event,...

People gather for drinks and mingling outside the Fire Museum of Texas during Thursday night's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

People gather for drinks and mingling outside the Fire Museum of...

Darlene Chodzinsai, center, thinks about her choice of drink during the Happy Hour event at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

Darlene Chodzinsai, center, thinks about her choice of drink during...

Andy Coughlan, far left, and Ramona Young look around the Fire Museum of Texas during Thursday night's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

Andy Coughlan, far left, and Ramona Young look around the Fire...

Andy Coughlan, left, and Ramona Young head out of the Fire Museum of Texas during Thursday night's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

Andy Coughlan, left, and Ramona Young head out of the Fire Museum...

Comeka Earl looks though some of the exhibits at the Fire Museum of Texas during Thursday's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

Comeka Earl looks though some of the exhibits at the Fire Museum of...

Zach Johnson dons a firefighter's hat as Jennifer Pate, not pictured, takes his photo at the Fire Museum of Texas during Thursday's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

Zach Johnson dons a firefighter's hat as Jennifer Pate, not...

People head into the Fire Museum of Texas with drinks in hand during Thursday's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

People head into the Fire Museum of Texas with drinks in hand...

Zach Johnson, left, and Jennifer Pate look around an interactive exhibit at the Fire Museum of Texas during Thursday's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

Zach Johnson, left, and Jennifer Pate look around an interactive...

The Beaver family -- Katie, Margo (8-months), Jeff, and John, left to right -- enjoy the weather outside the Fire Museum of Texas during Thursday's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

The Beaver family -- Katie, Margo (8-months), Jeff, and John, left...

Jeff Beaver holds Margo, 8-months-old, as he, Katie Beaver, center, and Molly Atkinson-Hauk, right, enjoy food from The Jamaican Cajun food truck during Thursday's Happy Hour event at the Fire Museum of Texas. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

Ramiro Sanchez, Ixchel Carrillo, and William Fermo, from left, head into the Fire Museum of Texas as Mattie Phelan, front right, and John Beaver leave during Thursday's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

Ramiro Sanchez, Ixchel Carrillo, and William Fermo, from left, head...

People head into the Fire Museum of Texas with drinks in hand during Thursday's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

People head into the Fire Museum of Texas with drinks in hand...

Alina Blanchard, Julie Scott, and Rita Hurt, left to right, look through the exhibits at the Fire Museum of Texas during Thursday's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

Alina Blanchard, Julie Scott, and Rita Hurt, left to right, look...

Judge Larry Thorne, left, talks with Dennis and Darlene Chodzinsai, center and right, during Thursday's Happy Hour event at the Fire Museum of Texas. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

Zach Johnson, left, and Jennifer Pate look around an interactive exhibit at the Fire Museum of Texas during Thursday's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

Zach Johnson, left, and Jennifer Pate look around an interactive...

People enjoy a drink as they look around the Fire Museum of Texas during Thursday's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

People enjoy a drink as they look around the Fire Museum of Texas...

Jeff Earl, left, looks at a light truck as he and John Trenbeath, Anthony Abatte, Jen Trenbeath, and Comeka Earl, left to right, leave the Fire Museum of Texas during Thursday's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
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Jeff Earl, left, looks at a light truck as he and John Trenbeath,...

Martin Kellner, left, gets a picture of his children, Emily, 13, and Luke, 6, in front of the large fire hydrant outside the Fire Museum of Texas during Thursday's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
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Martin Kellner, left, gets a picture of his children, Emily, 13,...

Greg Ingram, left, and John Moore make sure their bikes are secured before heading over to the Happy Hour event at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday. The cyclists met with others at Bicycle Sports before pedaling to the museum. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

Greg Ingram, left, and John Moore make sure their bikes are secured...

People chat in the shade outside the Fire Museum of Texas during Thursday's Happy Hour event. The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted their second Happy Hour event, a bimonthly picnic held at historic sites around the Beaumont area, at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday evening. Executive Director Darlene Chodzinsai said the event is designed to draw new membership to the society, and that all proceeds from the events go toward preservation and the running of museums. Thursday night's event paired the society with Giglio's to bring the tastes of Abita to the museum.
Photo taken Thursday 8/14/14
Jake Daniels/@JakeD_in_SETX
Photo: Jake Daniels

The Beaumont Heritage Society hosted a second Happy Hour event at the Fire Museum of Texas on Thursday. The events are meant to bolster membership, and funds from the events go to restoration of historic sites and the maintenance of area museums. The first Happy Hour was held at the Chambers House.